Dental Assistant

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for their Outreach Urgent Dental Clinic in Milwaukee. This full-time role supports patient care through both medical and administrative tasks, including radiographs and the maintenance of dental instruments. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to compassionate care and community service.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience is required.
• Licensure/certification can substitute for education or experience.
• Dental Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessments, treatments, and diagnostic radiographs.
• Perform clerical duties including filing, scheduling, and patient registration.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Admin Support

Radiography

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Outreach Urgent Dental Clinic
• Schedule:Full Time, Day Shift
• Hospital: Ascension Seton Dental
• Location:220 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI

What You Will Do

Under the supervision of a dentist/orthodontist, perform medical and administrative tasks to provide support to patients and dental services staff.

• Assist with performing assessments and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic radiographs. Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration; also assembles, decontaminates, sorts, processes and maintains dental instruments utilized throughout the facility.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order. Maintain examination areas in a clean, adequately stocked and organized condition.
• Take on-call shifts when requested.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Dental Assistant preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

Dental Assistant experience required

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.